Volunteers needed! Help us create 100 miles of nature in Manchester.
Schedule
Sat Feb 28 2026 at 10:00 am to 03:00 pm
UTC+00:00Location
Picadilly Basin Car Park | Manchester, EN
About this Event
CyanLines and Canal & River Trust city centre towpath clean up
CyanLines is on a mission to transform Manchester's green and blue spaces for everyone to enjoy and let nature flourish. We've teamed up with the wonderful people at Canal & River Trust (CRT) to host canal towpath clean up sessions and we need volunteers to join our next one.
We’ll work in groups along the canal banks and experienced CRT volunteer leaders will guide us. You'll get to learn about our canals' heritage and the wildlife who call it home. It's a great chance to meet people and spend a day in the fresh air.
As volunteer Lisa said after taking part in our first session last November:
“There’s something very satisfying about seeing a space clear and tidy and knowing you are doing a little bit to support nature and wildlife along the canal. I found the slow wander pretty therapeutic; chatting with my fellow volunteers, watching canal boats move through the locks, saying hello to absolutely everyone who passed us (including all the dogs!) made it a lovely and social day."
Why not bring your friends and help CyanLines and CRT help nature thrive across our city! Places are limited so please register by 10th February.
When: 10am – 3pm on Saturday 28 February
Where: Meet at Piccadilly Basin (at the intersection of Dale St and Ancoats St)
Location map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/UuXqxs9RLz6FzFgj6
Accessibility
Regrettably, the route is currently not suitable for those who are disabled as some surfaces are not fully accessible.
What do I need?
Just bring yourself, some water and a packed lunch and dress for the weather! Gloves and PPE will be provided when you arrive.
Can’t make it on the day?
We understand plans change. Please contact Lisa using the mobile number in your confirmation email.
Who are the Canals & River Trust?
CRT is the UK’s largest canal charity. They cover a network of over 2000 miles of waterways which includes the Rochdale and Ashton Canals which run through the heart of Manchester. To find out more about how you can volunteer to help look after our historic canals, visit - https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/volunteer
About CyanLines
CyanLines aims to connect Greater Manchester’s blue and green spaces into a high quality network of walking, wheeling and cycling routes for residents, for visitors and for nature. The vision is to develop a network of over 100 miles of ‘CyanLines’ routes over ten years, starting with the city centres of Manchester and Salford, delivering a greener, healthier and more climate-resilient city for the future. You can find out more here - https://cyanlines.com/
Where is it happening?
Picadilly Basin Car Park, 81 Dale Street, Manchester, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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